Riesenberg448
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About Me
I'm Chris Riesenberg, 21 years old, I live in Phoenix, AZ. I make video games for a living, part of the Rainbow Studios team (makers of the MX vs. ATV series).

I was born and raised in Iowa, chasing the MX dream. Along the way I qualified for Loretta Lynn's a few times, won a few local titles and turned pro in 2003. I held an AMA Pro License for the 04 and 05 seasons, never really making it big; however, I did qualify for quite a few Arenacross mains in the winter of 04/05 with a best finish of 7th.

I still ride and race in my free time, and still go just as fast as I used to for a few laps until not practicing and being out of shape catch up with me. It's fun to have a job where I deal with moto everyday; and definitely a dream of mine.

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Blaine, MN, USA

Member Since:
9/22/2006
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Riesenberg448 Added a reply to Motocross the Game

8/22/2025 12:19am
It isn't going anywhere other than forward. A large part of team is at the gamescon setup and a ton of meetings are going on. Many partnerships and announcements are signed and will be public soon, but it all takes time to create a true motocross game and represent the core motocross community properly.
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Riesenberg448 Added a reply to Track builder, midwest

4/14/2025 10:24pm
When I was a racer I always smiled when I saw Shane Schaefer at Schaefer tracks on site at an AX because I knew the berms would be sick, whoops would be prime, and it'd flow. Marty Leum now at Dirt Monkey in WI was one of his partners (and my favorite person to race with when he did double...
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Riesenberg448 Added a reply to Friese setting an AX record? Who can beat him?

2/12/2025 2:26pm
A little early to start talking all-time, but Vince was dominant. It wasn't because of a lack of talent against him, he had very good AX riders competing against him; he's just that good. I constantly hear "they should've knocked him down" or "they are scared to knock him down." Vince comes from the early MTF school of aggressive racing...
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Riesenberg448 Added a reply to Avery Long 134

1/13/2025 8:02pm
Self proclaimed leader of the Avery Long fan club and can attest to him and his family being the greatest. If I'm a team owner I don't hire him over McAdoo or Jordon Smith though. Those guys are race winners and Avery I believe will get there, but he isn't yet. AEO is a perfect fit. Solid equipment and support...
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Riesenberg448 Added a reply to AX Michael Hicks

11/16/2024 9:59pm
Racers race. If there is a gate dropping with cash on the line you can bet Hicks will line up and be a threat for the top step.
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Riesenberg448 Added a reply to Pre Entered AMA AX entries look legit!

11/8/2024 7:39am
As was stated earlier and as a sponsor/supporter I've seen it up close... It's been a big undertaking to get the series back on track and it's making great progress as you can see with the rider list. The schedule and venues will come as well. It takes support from the industry which takes the riders and talent which bring...
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Riesenberg448 Added a reply to Why isn’t ArenaX the minors for SX?

11/3/2024 9:48pm
It didn't work in the past because AX isn't exactly the same as SX and when you're only able to take 12-14 riders to a main event and you have nearly that many AX specialists/regulars who know the game, it is a bit of a tough place for rookies to get experience. Or was... It might be a bit better...
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Riesenberg448 Started a new thread AMA Arenacross Round 1 lineup is stacked

10/30/2024 2:38pm
If the rumors I’m hearing are true, it’s going to be some incredible racing in Reno next weekend. ”confirmed” or at least heavily publicized entrants Kyle Peters Vince Friese Ryan Breece Noah Viney Robbie Wageman Austin Politelli Cody Groves Travis Smith Doc Smith Josh Carson Brandon Ray Rumored guys I’ve heard Justin Bogle Josh Hill Michael Hicks Jaydon Cooper Chandler...
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Riesenberg448 Added a reply to A New Motocross Game Approaches...

10/28/2024 3:26pm
The most important thing to understand is that the game is funded and will be completed whether the kickstarter goal is reached or not. The Kickstarter is specifically to bring on additional staff to allow game features to be completed faster thus allowing the creation of more features at launch. The team is committed to provide the moto game of...
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Riesenberg448 Added a reply to A New Motocross Game Approaches...

10/28/2024 5:37am
I'm here! As with any on-going project I can only share so much info as we're still in development and don't want to promise something that may change. I'll answer what I can of course. RD is on the business side, but he's also an avid fan and a great person to connect the audience/fans and the development team together...
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Riesenberg448 Added a reply to A New Motocross Game Approaches...

10/27/2024 4:53pm
I gave up and quit my job for the same reason. It wasn't the game I wanted to make. Not saying they are bad, just not my style. I've turned down a lot of offers to work on other projects. I said yes to this one because I truly believe it can finally be a reality to see my dream...
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Riesenberg448 Added a reply to A New Motocross Game Approaches...

10/27/2024 4:11pm
Titles are just that... titles. This is the coolest and most fluid team I've ever been a part of. The entire group is moving forward in the same direction. When decisions need made or tasks need done we discuss and take action with the best person for the job and the direction the team agrees upon. It's pretty incredible honestly...
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